Watercress soup recipe

Name: Watercress soup recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 splash oil to fry; 1 small onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 large potato, thinly sliced; 1 l (1.8pints) vegetable stock; 3 large bunches washed watercress; 1 pinch sea salt & fresh ground pepper; 225 g (7.9oz) cheddar cheese; 0.5 tsp English mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch of cayenne; 1 pinch of sea salt; 1 tbsp single cream; 8 slices white bread; 4 slices honey roast ham; 1 splash oil, to fry

Servings: persons

1 splash oil to fry
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 large potato, thinly sliced
1 l (1.8pints) vegetable stock
3 large bunches washed watercress
1 pinch sea salt & fresh ground pepper
225 g (7.9oz) cheddar cheese
0.5 tsp English mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch of cayenne
1 pinch of sea salt
1 tbsp single cream
8 slices white bread
4 slices honey roast ham
1 splash oil, to fry

1
Put some oil in a saucepan and lightly fry the onion and garlic for about 1 minute with no colour.
2
Add the sliced potato and cover with vegetable stock.
3
Simmer until the potato is cooked and transfer to a blender.
4
Place a frying pan on the heat and add a little oil.
5
Put the watercress in the frying pan and quickly fry to wilt.
6
Add the watercress to the soup base in the blender and blend for 3 minutes or until smooth.
7
Season to taste.
8
Chill the soup over ice to retain the green colour.
9
Place in the fridge until required.
10
For the toasties (optional): To make the filling, take your cheese out of the fridge 1 hour before use.
11
Place all the ingredients in a processor and blitz until smooth.
12
If you find it is a little dry, add more single cream.
13
Spread the cheese mix onto the bread and place a slice of ham on top, finish with another slice and trim off the crusts.
14
To finish the toasties, heat a frying pan with enough oil to coat the base.
15
Fry the toasties on both sides until golden brown.
16
Place the toasties on kitchen paper and then cut into soldiers.

896

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 splash oil to fry, 1 small onion, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 large potato, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Watercress soup recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!